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Location: Swampscott, MA
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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:16 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
8 inches.

* WHERE...Essex County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered. Travel could be very
difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:05 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves around 2 feet expected. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM
EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 6:05 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves around 2 feet expected. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.

* WHERE...Boston Harbor.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM
EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:00 AM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 1
PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern
Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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